''I...'' 

''I'm sorry.'' he muttered and got up running down the opposite end of the beach towards the pier.

Chapter 9 :

- Brooke's P.O.V-

As soon as Michael got up and ran away. I stood up brushing the sand from my dress and ran after him. I threw my shoes from my hands so I could run a bit faster and chased him up the steps. He was running onto the pier and I had no idea why.

I suddenly lost him in the darkness and I stopped catching my breath for a second. I looked around and saw a tall figure standing at the end just looking out at the sea. I lunged forward once I knew it was him and wrapped my arms around his back he jumped a little and turned around letting out a deep sigh and wrapping his arms around me pulling me into his chest.

''I'm sorry i didn't mean to pus-''

''Why'd you run away?'' I sobbed hugging him closer

''I... I thought you were scared; I ruined the date.'' he said running a hand through his hair. I looked up at him and he looked down at me with bloodshot eyes I just shook my head.

''No you didn't Michael. It was that jerk Ryan... He seems to always be involved when I'm around you.''

''But I pushed you.'' his voice cracked looking away for a moment. I placed my hand on his cheek to make him look at me again and smiled a little.

''You didn't know it was me and I'm perfectly fine. Okay? Luckily we were on a beach and It wasn't concrete I landed on'' I said in a jokingly manner to try and lighten up the mood.

''I promise you I'll never hurt you or never let anyone hurt you. Do you understand?'' he said

''Michael you don't nee-''

''No Brooke I'm serious I never want to see you hurt.... You mean so much to me.'' he said. 

I just nodded and connected my lips with his. The kiss was gentle and slow unlike the other kisses we've shared. I loved every second of it.

''Where are your shoes?'' he asked looking down at my bare feet against the wood of the pier, I blushed slightly hiding my face into his chest.

''Somewhere on the beach. I kind of threw them when I was chasing you... You're fast.'' I laughed he shook his head smiling and crouched down.

''What are you doing?'' I laughed standing back and watching him.

''Get on my back.'' he said. I shrugged jumping up and wrapping my legs around his back. My arms wrapped around his neck gently too. We walked back to the carpark, we tried searching for my shoes but everything just looked the same in the dark so we had no luck. Along the way I gave Michael kisses along his neck and played with his hair and whispered things into his ear making him laugh as he carried me up the steps towards his car.

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''I had a fun night tonight. Thank you'' I looked over at Michael and smiled unbuckling my seat belt.

''Good. I had fun too until that jerk Ry-'' I cut him off with a kiss to the lips and I could feel him smirk against my lips making me pull away.

''Thanks for driving me home too.'' I said shrugging Michael's coat off

''No leave it on , it gives me a reason to come back.'' he smirked , I giggled and slapped him on the shoulder playfully.

''You can always come round.'' I cooed ''- Except when my parents are here because they would probably murder you with questions'' i laughed

''Well that's going to be tricky when you're my girlfriend.'' he winked 

''Oh yeah? Who says I'm going to be your girlfriend?'' I raised an eyebrow at him

''Who could pass up on this.'' he said gesturing to himself and flexing his arms up which made me burst out into laughter.

''I like your laugh.'' he mumbled and blushed when he'd realized I heard it.

''I better go before my Mum kills me for not being home on time.'' I said rolling my eyes and looking over to the clock that read 8:58 i had to be in at 9:00 stupid curfew.

''Does little Brooke have a bed time?'' he cooed

''Shut up.'' I grabbed hold of the door handle but Michael stopped me.

''Wait'' he said and opened the car door on his side, jogging around to my side and opening up my door and placing out a hand for me to take.

''Why thank you sir.'' I mocked in a posh british accent and placed my hand in his getting out of the car and closing the door.

''Of course Madam '' he winked and twirled me around into his chest so we were centimetres apart.

I leanedinto him without hesitation. My heart is thumping rapidly beneath my chest , I wonder if he can hear it. I look up to him and he looks down at me smiling a little. I open my mouth to speak but with no warning his lips come down on mine. His action is full of desperation and hunger this time and I'm completely lost. Lost in Michael. My back is pushed against the car door and his hands move my hair out of the way so he can kiss along the inside of my neck. I gasp and he smirks re-connecting his lips with mine he pulls me closer until my chest is pressed against his.

''Be mine.'' he mumbles against my lips. I pull away and stare at him.

''What?''

''Be mine.... I mean will you be my girlfriend?'' he asks and I'm speechless.

 Am I ready to commit to this? Am I ready to face the consequences of my popularity to be with him? Sure he's saved me a few times and made my life a hole lot adventurous in just a matter of a few days. But do I really like him that much? Could I see a clear future together?

''Don't worry. Forget i said anything'' he pulls away from me and turns back towards his car, I must of been silent for a long time.

''Yes.'' I say faster than I think my brain had comprehended the words.

''What?'' he turned back to face me.

''Yes i'll be your girlfriend.'' I say clearly and his eyes widen and that big grin is back on his face. 

He runs back up to me and pulls me into his arms lifting me up slightly making me squeal. Michael places me back on my feet and pushes a few stray hairs behind my ears.

''Kiss me.'' he whispers and leans into me once again. 

His face is inches away from mine and when I lift my head a little up to kiss him , our lips brush and I decide to have a little fun and plant a small kiss on his neck. I kiss the corner of his mouth , then jaw making him shiver. His lips brush over mine and runs his tongue over his bottom lip before I connect our lips together... He pushed me up against the cold metal of his car, the kiss is gentle and slow as he laps his tongue around mine. Lips are molded to mine and my hands travel up his back fisting his t-shirt in my fingers. His hips grind against mine and a whimper escapes my lips which clearly entertains him from the smirk on his face. Our intimate moment is ruined by my stupid curfew alarm on my phone ringing loudly.

''Sorry.'' I mumble my cheeks flushing red as I fiddle with my phone to turn the thing off

''I better go and so should you.'' he smiles pecking me on the cheek ''-Goodnight Perfect.'' he adds and gets into his car, I roll my eyes and let out a small chuckle waving him off.

''Bye Punk.'' he smiles and shakes his head driving off. 

I walk up a bit since Michael parked a few houses down to reduce the chances of my parents finding us...which I'm not thankful for after that little outburst. I walk up the driveway with a big smile on my face and knock on the door. It swings open to reveal my mother with her arms crossed.

''Where have you been?'' she says

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